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Post by droc0794 on Feb 23, 2004 22:19:21 GMT -5
To us, this seems like a no-brainer...but on many other sites, you can find a wide variety of responses, and, I must say, almost everyone makes a valid point.
Let me know what type of war you think we should fight, as a country, and what tactics you think would enable you and yours to survive to the end.......
Derek
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Post by Confederate on Feb 23, 2004 23:15:53 GMT -5
I would choose guerilla warfare. It would be pretty effective in my mind. If they don't know where we are, then we have an advantage. They wouldn't want to lose many lives down here, so they might just back off.
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Post by Michael on Feb 23, 2004 23:18:02 GMT -5
Well, this is just my way of thinking....
You have a man, decked out in full knight like armor, you have little to no armor. What are you going to try to do, get through all his armor to kill him. Or simply try to cut off his head? I think most would agree with the second.
We have to look at the gov if such a situation should come about, as being a night, fully decked out in armor (being the us army and all their toys) With a head, while while still protected not nearly as hard to get through.
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Post by TexasReb on Feb 24, 2004 15:39:51 GMT -5
definitely guerilla warfare.. and let them come to us.. then hit supply line after supply line.. be like vultures(sp) if all they have to survive on is rain water and berrys.. then they aren't gonna last to long at all.. all of this after the panic phase is over and we all regroup and get organized.. we must stick together and not panic..
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Post by LinuxMan86 on Feb 24, 2004 18:55:02 GMT -5
I would also choose guerilla Warfare. And i would probably join a unit dedicated to winning the South's
Freedom.
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Post by droc0794 on Feb 25, 2004 22:12:47 GMT -5
It amazes me still today at how primative and throw back war was fought in 1861. I have debated this very topic with some old school historians and all sides have made good points, but what it boils down to is the manner in which our Generals ( Lee, Jackson, etc ) were trained, and the way previous wars were fought. We can spend 10 years critisizing the way our leaders chose to fight, but we cant forget, even in war, the leaders of the 1860's thought it cowardly to hide and fight. Snipers were ok, but not entire batallions. In 1861, the largest problem with their style of battle was that their tactics couldnt compete with the newest weaponary. In earlier days, most muskets were accurate between 150-200 yards, the newer firearms in the war for southern freedom were as accurate anywhere from 300 yards to 450 yards, depending on the type of weapon. When you consider this issue, their style of tight battle formations meant one thing...death. As far as the next time around, I tend to agree with all of you, guerilla warfare is the call of the day. But...this is a much more complex issue than just guerilla warfare. Throughout this world, there are thousands of different types and structures for guerilla warfare. Organization is a must....we have to organize the defense of our homes, as well as any offensive actions. In my mind, many, many "cells" of guerilla warriors, in contact with one another, and well organized can defend any area; these assets will also aid in any offensive victories. Gen. Lee was a master in the art of defense. Whether usiong actual forts, manmade breastworks or just the positioning of his army, he was the best...but it was also one of his weaknesses. ( this is a whole other discussion:) ) We have to take his mindset to heart when we ready ourselves. Whereever we decide to "hole up", we must be smart in the choice of the area. Idealy, this area can be defended, and can also be our refuge when any offensive pushes send us realing for cover. There are a number of ideas on this discussion that make total sense, and in a way, I agree with every one of them. We must be able to defend ourselves and our families, but there will be times that we will need to take the battle to them; whether on our soil or theirs. Best-case-scenario...we overthrow the norths capital and imprison its leader until our freedom is granted...but this will take careful planning, coordination, and will cost many of us our lives....count me in  If giving up my life for a cause blessed by GOD ( part of his will ) will enable my son to be closer to GOD, allow him freedom of racism, and give him a better life, not to mention free Dixie and fullfill our ancestors hopes and dreams, then I will freely give....... Deo Vindice Derek |
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Post by IRONCLAD on Feb 25, 2004 23:57:17 GMT -5
EDIT: xxxxxx
IRONCLAD
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Post by TexasReb on Feb 26, 2004 15:58:04 GMT -5
I couldn't agree more droc... getting organized is the key to it all... having networks of small troops and staying in contact is a proven killer... there is no shame in it.. do what you need to survive.. it is a great tactic to use.. organized armies should also coincide with the political side of things... because they are the ones that'll put it together and make it work..
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